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Dr. Glenn Hyman works with people throughout the U.S. and Canada via phone consultations. Denver residents are welcome to come see him at his office. He specializes in creating natural treatment programs for common chronic health symptoms such as:

  • Difficult weight loss
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Mild depression, anxiety or irritability
  • Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
  • Persistent digestive problems
  • Sports burnout / poor sports performance

How can Dr. Hyman help you?

Over the years I've seen dramatic improvements occurring in the health of patients who implement simple diet and lifestyle changes along with lab-based nutritional supplement programs. By re-balancing your body perhaps you can finally get rid of your symptoms.

Many of my patients have been to several different doctors and were told that there was nothing wrong with them. However, unexplained symptoms still exist. In the absence of outright disease, chronic health problems may be the result of functional imbalances in your body.

Prior to your initial consultation, you'll complete a comprehensive new patient questionnaire and fax it to our office. I will review your questionnaire before we speak. During your appointment we will talk about your personal and family health history, and discuss your present situation in depth. I will explain the how initial lab tests relate your situation and start you on a lifestyle improvement program.

What is Dr. Hyman looking for?

With the information gathered from your questionnaire, consultation, and your lab tests, I'll assess the function of four key body systems. These systems are the hormonal, immune, digestive, and detoxification systems. Dysfunction and imbalances in one or more of these systems can lead to chronic unexplained symptoms. They aren't necessarily diseased, they simply are not functioning optimally.

  • The hormonal (the stress hormones and sex hormones). Your hormones have a powerful influence on your energy levels, mood, and even body fat stores. Imbalances here can lead to weight gain, fatigue, depression, feelings of burnout and more. Restoring balance to your hormonal rhythms can help resolve these symptoms.
  • The immune system. An overworked immune system can make you more susceptible to colds and other infections. This system also helps your body recover from exercise and injuries. If it's not working well (usually in conjunction with hormonal imbalances), you could suffer from symptoms like chronic annoying pains, frequent colds and fatigue. Making lifestyle changes may dramatically improve how your immune system functions.
  • The digestive system. The digestive system "feeds" the rest of your body by absorbing the foods you eat. Many of my patients have digestive symptoms like gas, bloating and heartburn. Some have had these symptoms for so long that they think it's normal. Chronic digestive stress can be a tremendous strain on your body. Fatigue, symptoms of mild depression or anxiety, and weight gain can all follow. Careful dietary monitoring can often lead to significant improvement in the digestive system. This leads to patients feeling much better.
  • The detoxification systems. This complex group of systems helps your body fight off free radicals and toxins that can damage your body. Living in a world full of chemicals and pollution may over burden this system, causing a wide array of symptoms (like all of the ones listed above). Supporting this system and removing sources of toxins may help you start feeling better.

In addition to the information I gather from your Starting Point Assessment and your Initial Consultation, I'll use a panel of three lab tests to evaluate how these four systems are working. All of these lab tests are included in the 6-Month Personal Program.

Lab Test #1: Stress Hormone Profile

The stress hormone profile is an accurate way of gauging how your hormonal system is dealing with stress. This lab test uses a saliva sample to measure your cortisol and DHEA levels throughout the day.

Cortisol directs a lot of processes in your body, including providing fuel for your body to burn. To do this it breaks down muscle and stores fat. It keeps your body in a chronic fight or flight response. Altered Cortisol levels can disrupt your sleep, make you tired, and make it impossible to lose weight. DHEA is cortisol's counterpart. It helps your body recover.

These two hormones have a powerful influence on the sex hormones like testosterone (men), estrogen and progesterone (women). Since these hormones share the same chemical building blocks, stress hormone imbalances may lead to sex hormone imbalances. This may be why stressed out people have lowered sex drives.

These hormones can almost always be re-balanced naturally, but a lab test is needed to get an accurate starting point. Then the underlying factors (sleep, stress, exercise, diet) can be addressed.

Lab Test #2: Digestive System Pathogen Screen

A healthy digestive system is crucial to feeling good. The old saying that, "You are what you eat," isn't true. You are what you digest and absorb. Your digestive system feeds every other system in your body, and if it isn't working correctly, you'll never be healthy.

Most of the problems in the digestive system come from diet, and we certainly will deal with that in your program. But there are other sources of digestive system dysfunction.

I've observed that many patients have some sort of pathogen in their digestive systems. These latent infections may or may not have obvious symptoms, but they do have a tremendous impact on the body.

This test requires a stool sample which is then analyzed for several pathogens including:

  • H. Pylori, the bacterium that causes ulcers
  • Entamoeba Histolytica, a serious pathogen that destroys health
  • Cryptosporidium, from tainted water, which can cause diarrhea
  • Blastocystis Hominis, which can last for years in the intestines

Patients pick up these (and other) microscopic "bugs" from a variety of sources like undercooked food, international travel, and encounters with other infected people (kissing, etc). These patients are often shocked that they have a parasite, but once these unwelcomed guest are eradicated, amazing improvements often follow.

(Note: If this test finds an infection, a medical doctor will have to treat you with appropriate antibiotics. We can arrange referrals if you don't have a doctor that you work with.)

Lab Test #3: Metabolic Assessment Panel

This test uses a single urine sample to measure the by products of over 40 of your body's natural chemical reactions. By analyzing these by-products, we can see how your immune system and detoxification systems are functioning.

One component of the Metabolic Assessment evaluates your level of free radical damage and oxidative stress. This test can tell if your cells are being damaged by free radical activity and whether you need anti-oxidant protection.

The second portion of the test, sulfate/creatinine, assesses your liver's ability to detoxify and eliminate harmful substances. A low value on sulfate means you are slow to eliminate toxins and need support for the liver detoxification pathways. Inadequate detoxification can to allergies, asthma, joint pain, skin problems, headaches, inability to concentrate and alcohol intolerance.

This test also measures things like:

  • Whether you're effectively burning fat
  • How well you're controlling blood sugar
  • Your vitamin and mineral levels

Together, these three tests present a powerful picture of how your body is functioning.

They help us establish a program that really is tailored to your unique needs. That's why the Personal Programs help so many people who tried other approaches and failed.

You can complete your tests very easily at home. Just follow the simple instructions that are included with your package. Everything is explained very clearly. If you have a question, we're just a phone call or an email away.

You collect your samples at home and then FedEx the samples to the lab in pre-paid envelopes. (Most people drop them off at FedEx Kinko's.) The test results will be sent directly to me. I'll analyze and interpret all of your information, and then prepare a comprehensive treatment plan.

Remember, the lab results are combined with the information that I'll gather from your Starting Point Assessment and your Initial Consultation. Once we get that snapshot of what's going on, we'll get to work on bringing you back towards balance.

"I was skeptical of 'alternative' doctors like Dr. Hyman until I started losing my hair, gaining weight at a rate of two pounds a week, feeling exhausted, breaking out in strange rashes, and watching late-night TV because of insomnia.

"I went to my general practitioner who threw thyroid pills at me based on my TSH test alone, despite there being absolutely no history of thyroid dysfunction on either side of my family. After feeling like I'd been beaten with cricket bats for two months, I told my GP I was not feeling better and could it be my adrenals? The doctor scoffed.

"A Google search took me to Dr. Hyman who promptly diagnosed my adrenal fatigue and even discovered two intestinal infections that I didn't know I had.

"If only all doctors took the time to listen to their patients with care and compassion like Dr. Hyman does, I could have saved myself a great deal of misery and rage."

~ Carrie Moskal

What tools will Dr. Hyman use to create your program?

Everyone is different, and every situation is unique, so a "cookie-cutter" approach to treating patients doesn't work. That's why I'll work closely with you to create your individual program. This will include dietary changes, exercise prescription, sleep strategies, stress reduction advice, lifestyle changes, and supplement programs.

  • Diet changes: I'll make sure you're drinking enough water, eating the right foods, and avoiding certain foods that may be reacting poorly with your body. Most people eat 3-5 times a day. Eating foods that are hard to digest, make you feel lousy, or are of low quality can have a powerfully bad influence on your health. By correcting your nutrition, we'll be able to eliminate the dietary stresses on your body systems.
  • Exercise prescription: I can help you figure how much exercise is right for you, and which kinds you should do. Everyone is different, and their exercise needs are different. Too little exercise and too much exercise are both bad and will drain your body. Get it just right, and you'll start feeling better (and looking better).
  • Sleep strategies: Poor sleep can destroy your health. Most of my patients have sleep troubles of some sort. This robs your body of its chance to fully regenerate. If you have sleep problems, this will be among the first things we'll try to improve because it's so crucial to good health.
  • Stress reduction advice and lifestyle changes: Examples of stress management vary widely. Some people need more time with family and less time at work. The chronic stressors we all experience are often a major source of health complaints and need to be addressed as part of a comprehensive plan to restore your health.
  • Supplement programs: By combining the information gathered from your new patient forms, your consultation, and your lab tests, I'll put together a personalized supplementation program that can help re-balance your body. Once again, everyone is different, so your unique circumstances will dictate which nutritional supplements may help re-balance your body.

Every month, we'll get together one-on-one, either in my office or on the phone, to keep your program on track. And you can email me as often as you need to.

We'll monitor and modify your progress, and make sure you're moving towards feeling better. If not, we'll figure out why and fix it.

After each monthly coaching session, I'll email you a written summary and an overview of the month ahead. And of course, I'm always just an email away. (Your Personal Program includes unlimited email support.)

"Deciding to enroll in a Personal Program was one of the best things I've done for myself in a long time. I've been on most of the trendy diets, signed up for many different exercise classes, and spent a quite a bit on supplements. Still at age 28, I was 30 pounds overweight and out of shape. Dr. Glenn helped me understand that my adrenal glands were burned out and that I had to take steps to repair them. By following his diet and supplement plan and using his exercise advice, I was able to heal myself and start taking the weight off. It wasn't easy, and it did take time, but now I look better and feel better than I have in years."

~ Kim Faulds

When you enroll in a 6 months Program, here's what you get:

Initial consultation. After signed up, we'll schedule your initial consultation. We'll spend 45 minutes discussing YOU. During your appointment we will talk about your personal and family health history, and discuss your present situation in depth. I will explain the how initial lab tests relate your situation and start you on a lifestyle improvement program.

Lab Test Package. You'll also receive your 3 lab test kits directly from us. You'll complete the tests at home and use the pre-paid FedEx envelopes to send your tests to the lab. You can drop them off at any Kinko's or other FedEx drop point.

Free copy of 33 Days to a Stronger-Leaner Better You. The first 33 days of your Program will follow along with this book. Each day you'll have a specific lifestyle change to make. The book is a step-by-step guide to make sure you know exactly how to improve how you sleep, respond to stress, exercise, and eat.

Written Stronger-Leaner-Better Personal Program Creation. Within 24 hours of receiving your Initial Consultation, I'll complete your Action Plans for the first month of your Stronger-Leaner-Better Personal Program.

Follow-up consultation. As soon as I have your lab results, we'll a follow-up consultation (in the office or on the phone) and I'll explain them to you. We'll address the findings and make plans accordingly.

Personalized supplementation plan. You'll also get a custom-designed scientific supplement program. Based on your goals, your lab results, and your present habits, you may require nutritional supplements to help re-balance body. I'll go over your supplement program, and explain why each supplement is included. You will have the opportunity to purchase your supplements at a discount through us. We work only with companies that sell their products exclusively to licensed health care providers. This ensures that you get the highest quality supplements available.

Monthly progress consultations, planning, and accountability for the next 6 months. The cornerstone of your success with your Personal Program is the monthly 30-minute follow-up consultation sessions that you'll have with me personally. Each month we'll discuss every aspect of your Program. We'll make adjustments and course-corrections as needed. I'll hold you accountable, and make sure you're moving towards your goals.

Unlimited email support. In between our support sessions, you can email me at any time. You'll get a response the next business day (usually sooner). And of course, if you really do need to call me, we can schedule additional time (see fee schedule below).

If you were to purchase the initial consultation, the lab kits and the all of the follow-up consultations separately, you'd spend around $1600. By purchasing the 6-Month Program, you'll save over $400.

All you have to do is decide to take that first step.

The only thing left for you to do is decide to get started. Simply choose your program, add it to your cart, complete the payment process, and I'll be in touch with you within one business day. Don't waste any more time, because changing your life is too important. A Stronger-Leaner- Better you is just around the corner, so take action and get started right now.

6 Month Personal Program: $1197

For patients who need to spread the cost over time, we also offer a Low Cost Start to the Program. It includes your Initial Consultation and Stress Hormone Lab Test, as well as a free copy of 33 Days to a Stronger-Leaner-Better You for $189. The cost of the rest of your program is spread out as we proceed. Additional lab tests are spaced 30-60 days and will be billed as they are completed. Follow-up appointments will be subject to the following fee schedule:

  • 15 minutes $70
  • 30 minutes $110
  • 45 Minutes $150

As I've said above, the 6-Month Program offers a $400 savings over the duration of the program, but the Low Cost Start allows you to spread the cost over time.

Low Cost Start: $189   Add to Cart

What if you have some questions for Dr. Hyman before signing up for a program?

I'll be happy to answer questions, but I cannot give out any specific health advice unless you are a patient. Feel free to use the form below to submit your questions.

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